Lewis & Clark’s program for beginning educators in middle and high school (grades 5-12) is focused on preparing teachers committed to social justice.Candidates will combine their passion for their content area with knowledge of adolescent development and practice the instructional skills needed to effectively meet the learning needs of young people.

In addition, all teacher candidates will have the opportunity to work with other education specialists whose area of expertise cuts across all disciplines: Alejandra Favela (ESOL) and Liza Finkel (secondary program director).

Yearlong student teaching experience

The field experience prepares you to:

Meet the needs of adolescents in ways that honor and extend their experiences as well as to enhance adolescents’ capacity to solve problems

Develop strategies that support the creation of democratic learning communities, drawing on research in theory and best practices

Cultivate connections between learners and the world beyond the classroom

Incorporate a range of teaching and technological resources

In all our work, we honor the work of John Dewey in emphasizing the importance of being a student of teaching.

How to Apply

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